Bay Area

What’s Up With Frank Somerville?
Frank Somerville has had a pretty shitty year. Even by pandemic standards, fate hasn’t been kind to Frank Somerville. So, what exactly is up with Frank Somerville? Let’s start from the beginning. Back in May of 2021, Frank was temporarily suspended after appearing drunk on air. He had a dazed

Band You Should Know: Sour Widows
Was your Spotify Wrapped less than flattering this year? I suggest you add a new band to the rotation. Sour Widows is Bay Area-based bedroom rock, enriched by elements of folk, shoegaze, and grunge. Composed of childhood friends Maia Sinaiko, Susanna Thomson, and Max Edelman, the group’s longstanding history proves

Why the Insane Clown Posse is Actually Great!
For much of their career, the Insane Clown Posse has been reduced to nothing more than a music industry punching bag, but there is a lot more to ICP than what their reputation would lead you to believe. For me, the Insane Clown Posse was my introduction to class consciousness. For

Is Snapchat the future of organized crime?
Remember when Snapchat was just a dick pic delivery system? Well, I’m here to tell you that times have changed. While Snapchat is still very much a sexting utopia, it has also proven to be the ideal place to coordinate smash-and-grab style robberies, at least according to police. While Snapchat

Why Nextdoor is a NIMBY Hellscape
In the past few years I’ve become increasingly thrifty, not just for financial purposes, but environmental ones as well. In order to find the things I needed, I’d utilize craigslist and Facebook marketplace, but every now and then I’d open NextDoor. I listed my parents’ address on Nextdoor since they

Anarcho-Curious? Bound Together Bookstore Sees “Record Sales”
Anarchism means different things to different people. For some, it’s synonymous with chaos. For others, it’s a compelling alternative to structural hierarchies. Either way, it’s a loaded term, resistant to tidy definitions and often crudely portrayed. Generally, though, anarchism is anti-capitalist, as it opposes “exploitation of man by man” and

Let’s Talk About the Louis Vuitton Heist
We’re all familiar with Louis Vuitton. Despite its luxury status, the brand is everywhere. If you haven’t heard the name dropped on a hip hop track, then certainly you’ve seen the signature LV monogram on passing handbags. The authenticity of the bag doesn’t matter much. The logo speaks for itself.

Man Prints ‘Rebound Wanted’ Brochures, Makes Website for Applicants
He’s literally printing “rebound wanted” brochures and actively distributing them around town. He’s also made a video, brochure, and website for potential applicants…